Betty was born July 26, 1937 in Watertown Township, Tuscola County to Henry "Harry" A. and Georgie E. (Mothersell) McGeorge. She graduated from Lapeer High School, class of 1955. Betty married Marvin Lewis Johnson on October 1, 1955 in Lapeer. Betty was a cook at Maple Grove Elementary School for many years. She also worked at Lapeer County Bank & Trust for over fifteen years. Betty was a member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliary. She loved travelling, particularly trips to northern Michigan. She loved a good Jello Shot. “Gramma Jam” (Betty's strawberry jam) was loved by her entire family and anticipated each year. Above all, Betty loved good times spent with family and friends.

Betty is survived by her sons: David (Tina) Johnson of Lapeer and Steven (Kathleen) Johnson of Marlette; her significant other, Charles “Squeak” Wright of Lapeer; six grandchildren: Nicole (Daniel) Felton, Stefanie Johnson, Casey (Alexis) Johnson, Stevie (fiancé, Marcus) Johnson, Brianna Johnson and Madison Johnson; four great grandchildren: Ayden, Avery, Gemma & Tenley (& one more on the way); two sisters: Beulah Deming of Mancelona and Ruby (Richard) Morey of Lapeer. Betty is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Johnson in 2005 and her aforementioned parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #16 Auxiliary Unit, 1701 West Genesee Street, Lapeer, Michigan 48446.

Visitation will be from 4-8PM Saturday, August 18, 2018 and 1-4/6-8PM Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Betty’s funeral service will be 11:00AM Monday, August 20, 2018 at Muir Brothers. Betty’s family will receive friends from 10-11AM on Monday morning at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Dawn Memorial Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be left at www.MuirBrothersLapeer.com.